Nita Creekmore’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Friends, I am soooooooooo happy today because not only is my guest going to share what diversity, equity, and inclusion is she is also going to share WHY diversity, equity, and inclusion in education is soooooooo very, very important. Without further ado, it is my pleasure to introduce Nita Creekmore. Nita is an Instructional Coach who lives just outside Atlanta, GA (hello neighbor!). While originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, Nita taught in grades 1, 2, and 5 for 13 years before becoming an Elementary School Instructional Coach. With a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership, underlying Nita’s mission is her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Invite under-represented voices to the table: diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices Before becoming a speaker on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Nita began Love. Teach. Bless. on Instagram in 2015. Interestingly, it started simply as a fun hobby highlighting the fun things that she did with her first grade class. From there, Love. Teach. Bless. has grown to be a true consulting business where Nita presents, coaches teachers, and collaborates with a variety of educational companies…all while sharing diversity, equity, and inclusion resources. Most of all, Nita believes in holding inclusive spaces. And today, we’re going to talk all about that. In addition, you’ll hear: Nita’s journey through education, how she became an instructional coach, how she found success in her mission-driven business, and how, through her journey, she allowed her passion for inclusivity to create a greater conversation around diversity and equity in all classrooms. In this episode, you will learn: Advice on how you can make your business more inclusive and equitable How to take what you do in education and turn it into a business Why starting a T-shirt merchandise store, such as her BLESSED & BEARDED TEES, can also be an opportunity to further your mission for diversity, equity, and inclusion How a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion can begin by inviting under-represented voices to the table How to just start small and focus on your interest LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: Love. Teach. Bless. BLESSED & BEARDED TEES LoveTeachBless on Instagram E2E Educational Consultants on Facebook Get Your Teach On Teacher Self-Care Conference CEO TEACHER® RESOURCES WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD:  What's your CEO Teacher® Type? Find out here! Download my free book, Start or Expand Your Online Teacher Business, and get started building your business today! Check out my CEO Teacher® Book Recommendations here! JOIN OUR CEO TEACHER® PODCAST COMMUNITY TO GROW WITH LIKE-MINDED TEACHERS: Send me a DM on Instagram– I love chatting with my people, so send me your diversity, equity, and inclusion in education resources! ENJOYING THE PODCAST? THANKS FOR TUNING IN! Tag me @kaysemorris on Instagram and tell me what you are listening to! I love seeing what resonates most with our listeners!  I don’t want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing on iTunes here! If you would like to support The CEO Teacher® podcast, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. By leaving a review, you are helping fellow CEO teachers find this podcast and start building a life they love.  To leave a review on iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Ratings and Reviews. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your business and your life! READY FOR MORE? I LIKE YOUR STYLE! LISTEN TO THESE CEO TEACHER® PODCAST EPISODES NEXT! How a Mental Health Check In Chart Changed the Game in and out of the Classroom with Erin Castillo How to Navigate Teacher Maternity Leave How to Become Your Own Business Copywriter with Chanti Zak